D.C.'s Most Delicious Springtime Cocktails

The seasons are changing, and so are the cocktail menus at these D.C. restaurants and bars; celebrate the start of spring with one of these refreshing drinks!Bourbon Steak
Head bartender Torrence Swain recently unveiled new springtime cocktails, perfect for sipping on the patio with the impending warm weather. Try the Xtra Smedium (Edinburg Cannonball Gin, Lime, Watermelon, Habanero, and Basil served with a Watermelon Popsicle) the Its Sooo Nice (Nolet's Silver Gin, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit, St. Germaine, Chamomile Soda) or the Cactus Jack (Ocho Cientos Blanco Sotol, Fresh Lime, Hibiscus Syrup, Lemongrass, Soda). (2800 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; 202-944-2026)

City Perch
In honor of the Disney adaptation currently out in theaters, City Perch in Bethesda is offering two special drinks: Beauty (Vodka, Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Puree, topped with Champagne) and Beast (Bourbon, Pom Juice, Simple Syrup, Rose Water, topped with Prosecco). Both are available the duration of the movie’s showing in theaters. (11830 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda; 301-231-2310)

DC Harvest
From the seasonal restaurant and bar located on H Street, try the Little Wild Thing, a martini made from locally sourced ingredients including gin from District Distilling Company, Chrysanthemum from Little Wild Things Farm (a DC commercial urban farm), house made Vermouth, and a Grapefruit Twist. (517 H St, NE; 202-629-3296)

McClellan’s Retreat
An off-the-menu special, ask for “The Daiquiri with No Name” and you’ll get a delicious cocktail made with Pineapple Rum, Rhum Agricole, Passion Fruit, Lime, Mulled Simple served up. It will be available through spring and summer months. (2031 Florida Ave, NW; 202-265-6270)

Ripple
Just in time for the new season, this Cleveland Park restaurant recently added new cocktails to its menu, including the playfully named Farmersonly.com (Tyler City Gin, Beet Shrub, Yuzu, Egg Whites, Carrot Top Powder) and Bitter Nona (Cocchi Barolo Chinato, Cynar, Campari, Lemon) - both of which top Lead Bartender, Jochem Zijp's, list of favorites. (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW; 202-244-7995)